Shillong, June 5: The Forest and Environment Department, Government of Meghalaya celebrated World Environment Day at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Umsawli. It was organized by the Social Forestry and Environment Wing, Meghalaya, Shillong on the theme ‘Land Restoration Desertification and Drought Resilience’.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya Shri. DP Wahlang expressed his gratitude to the department for organizing such awareness and hopes they will go a long way in improving the state.
“This is a Global event aimed at raising awareness for preservation and betterment of the environment,” he added.
Forest and Environment Department celebrated the World Environment Day
He further said our environment is the foundation of human civilization, providing us with the essentials of life and shaping the world. Our relationship with the environment has not always been harmonious; the rapid pace of industrialization, urbanization, and population growth has put unprecedented pressure on our planet, leading to deforestation, pollution, climate change, and depletion of our natural resources.
Chief Secretary Shri DP Wahlang also stressed three ‘A’s (Awareness, Action, and Aspirations).
On this day the department felicitated the staff of the Social Forestry Division of East Khasi Hills for their dedication to their works and distributed prizes and mementos to the winners of the Drawing, Painting, Slogan, and Essay Writing Competition.
